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imposing

[im-poh-zing] / ɪmˈpoʊ zɪŋ /


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Russian authorities denied Tuesday that they were imposing anti-plague measures after a laboratory technician reportedly died of the disease, and reacted to Washington's offer of assistance by proposing to help battle US infectious diseases.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

He disagreed with the stance of environmental groups that imposing more drastic water cutbacks is the answer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

‘We would be imposing benefit reductions on a population that is already experiencing rising poverty.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

More than 70% of Swiss voters rejected proposals that would have prevented the European nation from imposing sanctions without UN approval, official results showed.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

Granny and I were always imposing on people.

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo




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